Sarah J.

Henderson
PO BOX 3856 WASHINGTON VA 78753 ∙ 707-487-6548 ∙ HENDERSON12@LEE.EDU

EDUCATION
Robert E. Lee University Washington, VA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Business with Finance Focus Expected May 2012
∙ GPA: 3.1 SAT: Verbal 790, Math 660, Writing 730
∙ Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Financial Markets, Financial Accounting, International Macroeconomics
∙ Computer Programs & Languages: Peachtree, SPSS, Python, HTML, CSS

FINANCE EXPERIENCE
UBS Financial Services Palo Alto, CA
Summer Analyst, Wealth Management and Brokerage Services Jun 09 – Aug 2009
∙ Conducted research on 30 ETFs and 119 Mutual Funds and included the top 30 into a book that was distributed to 10
Client Service Associates
∙ Led conference calls with vendors from Eaton Vance, Ohio National, Tactical Allocation Group (TAG) to discuss the
use of their annuity products in client portfolios
∙ Assisted the planning and hosting of 2 major client dinner events with over 25 attendees each

J.P. Morgan Winning Women Leadership Event New York City, NY

Leadership Event Participant Nov 09 – Nov 09
∙ Shadowed Tax Exempt Capital Markets analyst, participated in panel discussion regarding important characteristics and
skills to succeed in finance
∙ The event led me to take an active role in the Robert E. Lee Microfinance Group as leader of the finance team

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Association for Cultural Exchange at Robert E. Lee University Washington, VA
Associate Finance Director Oct 09 – Feb 10
∙ Fundraised $2815.00 for the first Cultural Exchange Conference at Robert E. Lee University to achieve mission of
increasing cultural unity in college campuses across Virginia
∙ Invited 5 professors and 5 professionals to conference to lecture about cultural unity and inclusion

Neighbors Service League Washington, VA

Incoming Issue Awareness Chair Apr 10 – Present
∙ Organized Sunday Run event with the National Coalition for the Homeless and raised $478.52 for homeless shelters
∙ Created Shepherd Poverty Program to raise poverty awareness through annual think sessions involving 30 students

Robert E. Lee University Computer Science Department Washington, VA

Lab Assistant Sep 09 – Dec 09
∙ Identified runtime, syntax and other errors in Python coding, sort animators, and search algorithms
∙ Assisted students with completing HTML, CSS, and web design assignments

COMPETITONS
Mock Trial Washington, VA
Witness, Prosecution and Defense Teams Sep 08 – Apr 09
∙ Studied legal systems and solved mock lawsuits and cases for 10 hours per week in preparation of competition
∙ Placed 3rd in regional competition with team and advanced to national competition

Academic Decathlon Fairfield, CA

Assistant Team Leader, Scholastic Team Aug 06 – Mar 07
∙ 1st Place in California State Competition, 2nd Place Overall in Division
∙ Conducted mock interviews, prepared impromptu speeches, revised essays, and organized study sessions

Interests: painting with oils, vintage southern fashion, sharpshooting and marksmanship, formula D racing, web design